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Marchesi di Barolo

A founder of the Barolo category, Marchesi di Barolo remains a family estate
representing the great wine traditions of Piedmont, controlling 430 acres
of UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, including holdings in the exclusive Barolo crus
of Cannubi, Sarmassa and Coste di Rose.

Cannubi Barolo DOCG 2012

Marchesi di Barolo

Terroir: Cannubi is a long hill with a gradual slope that sits at the convergence of the two geologic sub zones of Barolo. It is at the Cannubi hill that the Helvetian and Tortonian types of soil meet and blend together. Cannubi, is of South-East exposure and is a Cru with an exceptional completeness, a harmonic synthesis between structure and aromas. The soil is mildly compact with a perfect equilibrium between sand, lime, calcareous and clay. This balance of soil composition gives the Barolo’s from Cannubi excellent aromas, a remarkable structure and color, as well as very elegant tannins. The hill of Cannubi creates a wine that is immediately enjoyable with characteristics that only become more complex as the wine matures.

Vinification: Grapes are manually harvested and brought to the cellar for destalking and Temperature-controlled maceration of the skins with pump-overs lasts 10 days. Following fermentation, the wine is racked into concrete tanks that are lined in fiberglass and insulated with cork where it will rest at post-fermentation temperatures of 72°F and undergoes malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for two years, a part in Slavonian or French oak barrels (30 or 35 hl) and the other part in 225L French oak barrels that are moderately toasted. The two parts are then blended in traditional big oak barrels and the wine completes its fining in the bottle before release.

Additional Information

Garnet-red in color with ruby reflections. Intense perfume with clean scent of roses, vanilla, licorice, spices and toasted oak. Gentle notes of absinthe. The flavor is full and elegant, good- bodied and austere with recurring olfactory sensations. The spicy note and the hints of wood blend perfectly. The Barolo Cannubi reaches its maturity after 6 years from the harvest and can be enjoyed throughout its life between 6 and 25 years.

With its great structure, this wine is particularly adapted to red meats, braised dishes and game in general. It is an ideal accompaniment for cheeses and our typical local cuisine.

Technical Details

Appellation: Barolo DOCG

Winemaker: Flavio Fenocchio

Sustainability: Sustainable Practices

Soil: Sand, Limestone, Calcareous, Clay

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Alcohol: 14.5%

Ttl Acidity: 5.3g/l

Residual Sugar: 1.9g/l

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Sizes Available: 750ml, 1.5L

UPC Code: 0 89744-75977 1

Varietals: 100% Nebbiolo

Recent Press

Score: 92 Points

Wine SpectatorAuthor: Bruce SandersonDate: Sunday, January 15, 2017

This starts out silky, offering cherry, strawberry, tobacco and briar flavors. The chewy tannins chime in midpalate and dominate the still-tight finish. Stays fresh, with licorice, earth and mineral elements lingering. Best from 2020 through 2033.

The aromas are complex and impressive with hazelnut, cocoa, light plum and cherry. Hints of flowers. Full and velvety texture yet fresh and very fine. Subtle finish. So balanced that it's wonderful to drink now but will be even better in three or four years.

Gambero RossoDate: Thursday, December 1, 2016

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Grade: Tre Bicchieri 2016 Winner

Score: 90 Points

The Wine AdvocateAuthor: Monica LarnerDate: Saturday, October 1, 2016

The Marchesi di Barolo 2012 Barolo Cannubi shows some restraint at the beginning and feels slightly shut down overall. This Cannubi Barolo takes longer to open, and this does not come as a surprise, given the delicate floral and berry flavors that can be achieved in this vineyard site when optimal conditions are met. Following a few swift swirls of the glass and a little encouragement, you get licorice, balsam herb and toasted spice. Having said that, this vintage is definitely more subdued compared to many of its peers.